Cabin Scooter Built for Two (Dec, 1955)
Cabin Scooter Built for Two
Europe continues to come up with new and fresh designs for the small basic car. A fully enclosed three-wheel scooter with a top speed of about 60 miles per hour seats two persons side by side behind a single front door. There’s ample room for children or luggage in the rear. A canvas roof is rolled back in good weather. The car is expected to sell for less than $1000. It has a four-stroke, 175-cycle engine.
Wasn’t that the car Mr. Bean had in his TV series?
By the way…
What is 175-cycle?
Huh, good point. I have no idea.
No, Mr. Bean drove a Mini. Steve Urkel, on the other hand, drove an Isetta–which this appears to be (in concept form).
It’s a glorious Isetta, designed by Italian engineer Preti for ISO.
In 1955 was licensed to German BMW and sold under this brand, so it also is known as “BMW Isetta”.
Actually I can’t recognise the model: I can’t clearly see the details.
I love this car it looks like a cartoon car…
bye to this wonderful blog and SORRY for my english…. I’m Italian and I don’t have many occasions to “practise”.
Ciao!
I suppose what they meant was; “175 (CC – motor)cycle engine”.
Actually, the car pictured is a Heinkel, not an Isetta. Similar, but not the same car. The Heinkel had a much more sculpted shape and more curving windows than the Isetta.
YES! This is a Heinkel!!
Speaking of the BMW Isetta, one was uncovered in a recent episode of Storage Wars.
WHEN WILL THESE CABIN SKOOTER CARS BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE TO NEW YORKERS?
Denise, you sound like a real genius!
Denise: Don’t use ALL CAPS when you post. Its considered shouting.